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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

2

Prolonged Family Dispute Burdens Judge Lynch

Justice Lynch of Ponor deals with a Simpson district spate of cases centered on the Moran family. A Moran wife had her sister in law arrested for threats and coarse language, and now Moran is jailed on charges of threatening his wife with firearms. The feud traces to Nellie Maxwell's marriage and a long kin dispute over status, with repeated bonds and looming trials in Scranton.

Justice of the Ponor Dan Lynch Simpson Moran Yando Nellie Maxwell Nellie William Lynch Bcranton

Dispute Between George Washington Smith and Mrs Blackmore Ends

The feud centers on threats and a police warrant over alleged mischief. Mrs Blackmore, staying at the City hotel under guard, swears out a warrant for Smith and his son on a ludibrium charge. Both charges are eventually withdrawn and the matter is adjourned.

George Washington Smith Mrs. Blackmore Smith Blackmore George Alderman Morrison City George Washington Blackiere

Meeting Postponed At Young Men's Union Chautauqua Annex

Rain stopped the planned Tuesday program on Daniel Webster from being held. Members decided to reschedule for Friday night with the same literary and musical features.

Chautauqua Circle Chautauqua Young Men‘s Union Daniel Webster

Young Men's Union Adds Shuffleboard Attraction

The Young Men's union introduces shuffleboard to its roster, a German import featuring a jong board and brass disks. Players propel disks across a sand covered surface toward marked spots, a naval shipboard pastime adapted for evenings.

Young Men's Union Germany

Warbondale Forms New Orchestra Of City Musicians

Warbondale organizes a new orchestra with noted local players including George R. Crevelling Joe Bly G W Bly John Hallstead Mrs John Hallstead George C Bulgin and Theodore Sper The group plans to offer performances after rehearsals and contribute quality music to the winter season.

Warbondale Carbondale George R. Crevelling Joe Bly G. W. Bly John Hallstead Mre George C. Bulgin Theodore Sper

Miner Hurt by Fall at Northwest Mines

A Hungarian laborer employed at the Northwest mines received injuries from a coal fall yesterday. He was badly hurt about the legs but not necessarily seriously and was transported to his home in Simpson.

Northwest Simpson

A Successful Beginning by Young People Society

The Young People's Social Society of the First Congregational Church staged its first entertainment last evening to raise funds for church improvements. The event featured performances by church members and drew positive reception from attendees.

Young People's Social Society First Congregational Church Church Improvement Fund

Evening concert delights audience with varied selections

The committee prepared a no choice program for the evening and the excellent gathering enjoyed a piano solo Ronnie Doon by J Franklin Crowell a vocal solo by W H Alexander a recitation by Master Harry Dennis and more. The program also featured piano solos by Crowell a lither solo a duet by Tiattie and Fannie Pughance a mandolin and guitar duet by Elbrecht and Gilles and a vocal solo by Mrs. Gwendolin Evans.

Ment Ronnie Doon J. Franklin Crowell Jms W. H. Alexander Harry Dennis J. Franklin Crowelli Messrs Elbrecht and Gilles Gwendolin Evans Hubert FP

Mitchell Hose Company Fair Offers Gold Prize Draw

City stores display prizes for a fundraiser by the Mitchell Hose Company. A $50 gold prize will be drawn, with rewards for top ticket sellers including a gold watch, a diamond ring, and a silk umbrella. The fair runs November 17 for one week at Watt's Hall, with ticket sales by C. S. Alexander.

Mitchell Hose Company Watt's Wold Frank Burr Cameron Lewsley Alexander

Ideals Coming to Grand with Beatrice Earle and Orchestra

John A Hemmelein presents The Ideals at the Grand for a full week of high class productions led by Beatrice Earle with Howson's Twentieth Century band and orchestra. Opening Monday features The Louis Paradise, a long unseen production famed for its quality scenery including the mill scene.

John A. Hemmelein Comedienne Beatrice Earle Howson

Executive committee meeting on Semi-Centennial plan

The Semi-Centennial Celebration association executive committee met Tuesday evening at J J O Neill’s office to discuss the proposed demonstration. They reviewed programmes pamphlets and invitations from various places and agreed to begin fundraising immediately. They schedule another meeting for Friday evening.

J. J. O'Neill

Labor unions endorse silk mill strike and pledge aid

Delegates from local unions met at the Academy of Music last night to back the silk mill strike. A fifteen member committee and a five member strikers committee will visit Mr. Frieder, the mill superintendent, to press wage demands and seek settlement with firm support for affected workers' families.

Academy of Music Frieder Will Walton

Trinity Guilds Fair Draws Crowds Amid Weather Woes

The Trinity Guild apron sale reports steady attendance despite wintry weather. Booths show gaps from sales, and the fair will reopen this afternoon and evening. Visitors J Waisben and F L Bennett from New York pursue prospects for a glove store in town and have looked at vacant downtown premises.

Trinity Guild J. Waisben F. L. Bennett New York Harrison

Trainloads of Christmas Trees En Route to City Markets

Two train loads of Christmas trees passed through Carbondale yesterday en route to city markets. Rail workers say shipments are higher this season than any previous year, signaling a brisk Christmas.

Carbondale Eclty

Motorman Suffers Arm Injury From Brake Mishap

John Lee a motorman on the Trace tion road met with a pecu liar accident Tuesday evening while traveling from this city to Peekvisle. On a Brooklyn street grade the brake jammed and swung free as he kicked the latch. The handle struck Fee on the left arm near the elbow, causing a slight injury.

John Lee

Indian dance of the C. GC. LT. football team event

An inscription invites all city residents to attend the Indian dance of the C GC LT football team on Friday evening December 14 in the Burke building. Officials promise novel features and a socially pleasant gathering with a large attendance expected.

Oskey C. GC. LT Burke

Breaker progress at Fall Brook Coal works strongly advances

At the new breaker of Fall Brook Coal company at the Falls work progresses very favorably. Mesars, Giles & Loveland turn out from fifteen to twenty tons daily, first-rate for a beginning. Rumor says they struck a nine-foot coal vein, but they refuse to discuss it.

Fall Brook Coal Company The Falls Mesars, Giles & Loveland

Union 720 I Plans Upcoming Build Trades Smokers

Federal union No. 720 I schedules a smoker in the near future inviting contractors and members from various building trades. The union, described as one of the citys strongest, has hosted several hard smoked events in the past and reports they were very enjoyable for all attendees.

Federal Union No. 720 i

Edmunds Brick Building Expansion and Local Happenings

Edmunds new brick building on Jermyn and Mayfield sees T A Hendricks renting a ground floor side to start a furniture business. Rumor suggests Wd Mason may open a general grocery on the opposite side. Borough council to hold monthly meeting with crosswalk improvements on Main and Cemetery and Main and L streets on the agenda. Mizgpah lodge Daughters of Rebekah members visit Archbald for installation and social. Annie Coggins improves after a serious illness. Drs Graves and Shields attended a Carbondale physicians’ gathering. John Pritchard West Mayfield receives not guilty verdict in public safety case against Walles Oaklex. A new son born to Frank and Mrs Muldoon of East Alde. St James Ladies Aid gearing up for annual Christmas bazaar.

Rebekah Archbald Annie Frank Coggins Mrayfield Dra Graves M. J. Shields Carbondale John Pritchard West Mayfield Wallaes Oaklex Frank Muldoon East Alde St. James Church

Morgan’s Move to Philadelphia Prompts Good Wishes

Theo Morgan travels to Philadelphia where he secures a favorable position. He previously held several good posts in whisky circles and, as a young man of notable energy, should progress quickly in the Quaker City. He was popular locally and is accompanied by friends’ best wishes for his new home.

Theo. Morgan Philadelphia Mr. Morgan

Funeral of Patrick Mannion Held at Bt Rosechurch

The funeral for the late Mr. Patrick Mannion was held yesterday morning at Bt Rosechurch. The Rev Father Dixon officiated the requiem mass. Pallbearers included John Kearney Alex McDonald Maudey Fturke Jax Fr Martin John McAndrew and Pp Killker. Interment took place at Rose Cemetery.

Patrick Mannion Bt. Rosechurch Dixon John Kearney Alex McDonald Mauidey Fturke Jax Martin McAndrew Pp. Killker Rose Cemetery

Barbers Rally Planned at Niesen’s Shop

Barbers in the city have been summoned to meet at FF Niesen’s barber shop on Salem Avenue tonight at 2 o clock to form a union. The move would add one more trades union to the existing list in the city.

FF. Niesen Salem Avenue

Meeting Tonight of Veterans and Labor Groups

A listing notes a meeting this evening for Gieoreau E Handalph Camp No 84 and Aaonk of Veterans Division No 4 with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and United Mine Workers No 877. Also listed are Branch No Ti TL BH A Lovallounedl No 185 and Tetall Clerk's Union.

Gieoreau E

Amity Club Social Planned in Burke's Hall

The Amity club will hold a social on Thursday evening December 13 in Burke's hall. Music will be provided by Miss Kate Reardon of Beranton. The boys are making great preparations for the event.

Amity Club Burke's Hall Kate Reardon Beranton

Blakely Baptist group to host supper for G H surnames

In Olyphant the Blakely Baptist church Initial society will hold a supper in the church social room next Tuesday evening. A tasty menu will be served from 5 to o'clock at twenty five cents. The school board and council meet Monday night. The Juvents Dancing class meets tonight in Mahon’s hall with Mrs Agnes M Malott presiding at the piano for their Christmas social.

Blakely Baptist Church Initial Society Church School Board Corncil Juvents Mahon's Hall Agnes M. Malott Bevanton

Blakely Boys Brigade Progress and Local News

The Boys' brigade of Blakely under Drillmaster John Bolton reports rapid progress with ninety enrolled. Mrs Th B Arner of East Mauch Chunk visits her daughter Mrs B Bush of Lackawanna Street. Maud Thomas of Blakely takes a job at Atherton's cash store. Mrs Spencer recovering from illness and other local noted visits are reported, including Mrs Henry Spencer and Mrs Elmer Dakin and Mrs Laula Blackberger visiting Scranton relatives.

Lawrence Boys’ Brigade Blakely John Bolton Mra Th. B. Arner East Mauch Chink B. Bush Lackawanna Street Maud Thomas Atherton Spencer

Local notices list unclaimed letters and social events

Unclaimed letters at the Taylor post office for December 1 include J M Jones John R Morgan Samuel B Morgan Allee Morris Patrick Walsh and foreign John Gelong Jacob Gladys Geleral Mihalyniak Paul Petrov Mihaly Robak Frank Ripka Pete Semyn Pawel Suryrak. Socials announced include Calvary Baptist church social in the class room with cake coffee and ice cream for ten cents and Welsh Congregational church Ladies Aid faggot and ice cream social. Also noted are payrolls at Lackawanna mines and various lodge meetings and civic notices including Acacia lodge officers and a grand lodge visit by Baward Anderson.

Taylor Post Office J. M. Jones John R. Morgan Samuel B. Morgan Allee Morris Patrick Walsh John Gelong Jacob Gladys Geleral Mihalyniak Paul Petrov Mihaly Robak Frank Ripka Pete Semyn Pawel Suryrak Calvary Ulysses S. Brown John Tubbs William M. Stevenson William Davenport Andrew Coles Grand Lodge John R. Price Ridge Street Glen Falls Isaac Lowman Nicholas Samuel Brodhead, Jr Old Forge Baward Anderson Philadelphia Acacia Lodge John Youngblood Malin Street Ladies’ Aid Society Welsh Congregational Church Taylor Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Louisa Richard Nichols Middle Street Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad J.B. Davis George Rock North Taylor Taylor Mine

Sixteenth Birthday Celebration at Carrie Harlans

Miss Carrie Harlan celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a pleasant party on Wednesday evening. Scranton musicians H Ernst Charles Conrad Arthur Hudson played for the event. A repast followed with attendees from Scranton Dalton and this place. The county fair at the Methodist church draws steady crowds despite bad weather and will run through Thursday evening. Marie Wells visits friends in Taylor.

Floyd Colvin Carbondale Carrie Harlan Scranton H. Ernst Charles & Conrad Arthur Hudson E. J. Chapman Mr. H. Ernst Charles ©. Conrad Harry Newton Palmer Smith William Simms Floyd Finn Dalton Arch Courtright Oscar Stone Wallace S Took Horace Davis Allie Beemer KE. S. Chapman Grace A. Davis Anna Lillie Ribble Sadie Beemer Cora Good Imogene Ackerly Bessie Mulinex Hatthe van Aken Sarah Boardman

Local Social and Church Notices from Moosic and Nearby

Mrs Albert Harris of Eloira N Y visits her daughter's home in Brook Street Miss Margaret Griffiths ill at home Examinations held in Professor Osbornes room yesterday Mr and Mrs Von Wagner of New York state visit Emmett Brodhead Charles Kethline visiting sister Mrs Lt F Price Instead of death of L A Howard his daughter Lilian of Binghamton NY is mentioned Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor and Presbyter ian church hold regular meeting at W C Monle home Haworth League Methodist Episcopal church meets at Miss Libble Schoonover Dyomond Park

Albert Harris Eloilra N. Y Daniel Price Brook Street Margaret Griffiths Professor Osborne von Wagner New York State Emmett Brodhead Charles Kethline F. Price L. A. Howard

Concert Postponed at Peckville Presbyterian Church

The concert scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Peckville Presbyterian church is postponed to next Wednesday evening December 12. The Young People's Society musicale will now be held on December 12 instead of December 7.

Presbyterian Church Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church Priceburg

Taxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund If Fails

The product promises a full refund from druggists if it fails to cure with the user paying back the purchase price. EK W Grove signature appears on each box as proof of authenticity. The message reinforces a consumer protection claim for this remedy.

EK. W. Grove Ic. Ee

Turnpike Muddle May Be Settled

City of Scruton and Abington Turnpike company near a settlement over West Market Street. City Solicitor Vosburg to read a proposed joint committee plan at tonight's council meeting. Settlement would have the turnpike deed all rights to pave the street with city funding avoided litigation and cost savings.

Market Street Abington Turnpike City of Scruton Abington Turnpike Company Vosburg Turnpike Company West Market Street Severity Northern Boulevard Company W. W. Watson Beranton Trailway Company Aoehres Veurs Ao Claline

Meeting Of City Bookkeepers Association In Guernsey Hall

A large group of city bookkeepers gathered Friday in Guernsey hall for the annual meeting. Officers and members discussed accounting practices and upcoming professional events.

Guernsey

Public road case in Carbondale township verdict

Judge Edwards issues an opinion on a request to open a road in Carbondale township. The report is unclear but leans toward opening to the public after reviewing the committee’s finding. The court will consider the report and open final confirmation, with the committee's report to be favorably regarded.

Carbondale Edwards Wesuet

Germany’s Court Physician Dr Krause Antipyrine Discovery

The text notes a German doctor Krause first prescribed antipyrine before its discovery. It claims remarkable relief for meat distress and mentions a price of 2 in connection with Solly Matthew row.

Ameri

Wife takes charge as Carroll’s body removed to sister-in-law home

The wife of John Carroll arrived from Franklin Furnace New Jersey and removed his body to his sister in law Mrs John Clifford’s home on Meade Avenue. Carroll, a machinist, had been staying in the city after securing work here. An inquest was considered after observers viewed the remains yesterday as authorities investigated the Delaware and Hudson railroad accident early Tuesday morning.

John Carrall Delaware and Hudson Franklin Furnace N. J Mes John Clifford Meade Avenue Carroll Tila Caroll Ord Ner Hoberts Leesand

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed Worldwide

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over twenty years by millions of mothers for their children. It claims to soothe the child, quiet the gums, allay pain, and curb wind colic, and is touted as the premier remedy for other ailments.

Drugulsteli

F. L. Crane Furs Announces Wide Range of Fur Garments

The ad promotes a full assortment of fur garments including laylored suits jackets long coats box coats neckpieces boas muffs and children's furs with prices claimed to be low. It urges readers to call and see the selection.

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Publicat Triune Burke Building Carbondale Department E.L. Hatfield Justice Lynch G. W. Smith Young Men’s Union Burke Fair Mitchell Fair Twentieth Century Band and Orchestra Trinity Guild's Fair Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Dr. Bull Taylor Clark’s Peckville Pennsylvania Guernsey Hall Washington Avenue J. W. Guernsey, Proprietor Young Men's Christian Association D. W. Wagner James Smith the Bookkeepers’ Association Krause Mrs. Winslow F. L. Crane Lackawanna Avenue Reales All Breuangtete Sont Mervita Medical Co Chicago McGarran & Thomas Lackawarre Ave Cubase Whulae Heathman Kieth Phrahes Kerk U. 8 Bopens Frep Great Jones Feat Laws Institute Priceburg School No. 2 Saturlay Dew Klemens Gography Boware Buckland Ailyaba Ile Nision Bir Lasdal T. G. Oshoyine William HM. Morgay Miee Agnes Hevele Kaylor
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